Silk-Blend Cashmere Sweater from Japan
A luxurious crew-neck sweater made from a blend of 70% cashmere and 30% silk, knitted for a soft drape and sheen. It falls under HTS 6110.30.20 because it is a knitted pullover containing 30% or more silk by weight and primarily composed of man-made fibers in the base yarn structure. The silk content provides elegance while meeting the threshold for this classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain lab test reports verifying exact silk content (30%+ by weight) as Customs requires fiber composition documentation for blends
• Label garments with fiber content per FTC rules, specifying silk percentage to avoid reclassification during entry
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; silk blends often scrutinized for declared values matching invoices and market rates